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Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurates NCC’s month-long Constitution Day Youth Club Campaign; Exhorts Youths to Spread Awareness of Constitutional Rights and Duties as they are Interlinked
Raksha Mantri ShriRajnath Singh today inaugurated a month-long nationwide Constitution Day Youth Club activities programme organised by the NCC through a Video Conferencing from New Delhi. The aim of the programme is to mobilise youth to spread awareness about the Indian Constitution amongst the people across the nation.
In his inaugural address Raksha Mantri exhorted the youths of the country to understand the spirit of the constitution and work sincerely to realize its ideals. He said our Constitution was shaped after years of intense discussions and deliberations. The preamble of our constitution begins with “We” and it thus, depends upon all of us how we take our country and our system forward. He said we need to make people aware of their rights as enshrined in the constitution but at the same time make them aware of their duties also as both rights and duties are linked to each other. Without fulfilling duties one cannot enjoy his/her rights, he added.Shri Rajnath Singh said through this campaign, people should be made aware that the Constitution guides their lives through its core values of discipline, unity in diversity, freedom, equality, sovereignty and social solidarity. This is necessary to build a ‘New India’, he added. Shri Rajnath Singh further said, taking inspiration from great leaders such as Mahatma Gandhi, Swami Vivekananda, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar and Pandit DeenDayal Upadhyay, we should follow the ideals of the constitution with resolute firmness.
Union Minister of State  for Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Kiren Rijiju also spoke on the occasion.
The month-long campaign will be undertaken by the youth organisations of the country i.e. National Cadet Corps, National Service Scheme , Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan , The Bharat Scouts and Guides, Hindustan Scouts and Guides Association and Red Crossfrom 18 Nov to 13 Dec 2020.
The Key Objectives of the campaign are to spread awareness amongst the masses, about the basic tenets and the spirit of the Indian Constitution, to include awareness of fundamental duties enshrined in the constitution of India, Qualities of responsible and productive citizen, Importance of the Constitution of India and to spread the message of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar on equality and affirmative actions.
A Nationwide blood donation camp will be organised by volunteer youth from 22 to 24 Nov 20. During the campaign, the youth will also Promote the hashtags# Its My Duty and # MeraKartavya on social media. The awareness message will also be spread through Emails, Message and Banners. The campaign will include awareness programmes aimed at citizen’s responsibility towards nature and a one week cleanliness drive at home and in neighbourhood.
Defence Secretary, Dr. Ajay Kumar,Secretary Youth Affairs Ms. Usha Sharma and DG NCC Lt. Gen Rajeev Chopraalso addressed the video conference.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Civil Rights of Transgenders
In order to provide for protection of rights of transgender persons and their welfare, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has introduced the Bill titled "The Transgender Persons  Bill, 2019" in the Lok Sabha on 19.07.2019. The Bill, inter-alia, provides for recognition of identity of transgender persons, prohibition against discrimination, welfare measures by the Government, obligation of establishments and other persons, education, social security and health of transgender persons and National Council for transgender persons.
This information was given by Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Shri Rattan Lal Kataria in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Shri Kiren Rijiju celebrates 2nd edition of Fit India School Week with the students of Kendriya Vidyalaya; says “Fitness has become an integral part of the school life”
Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs &Sports Shri Kiren Rijiju concluded the second edition of "Fit India School Week" program on January 27th, 2021. On this occasion Director General of Sports Authority of India  Mr. Sandip Pradhan, Joint Secretary , MYAS Mr. Atul Singh, KVS Commissioner Ms. Nidhi Pandey, Joint Secretary , Ministry of Education Mr Santosh Kumar Yadav and other dignitaries were also present.
To celebrate the “Fit India School Week” program, a live virtual demonstration of the event was given by the students of Kendriya Vidyalaya -2, Naval Base, Kochi who performed Suraya Namaskar, free-hand exercises, aerobics, dance, and extempore performance online.
Appreciating their performance, Shri Rijiju said "While we run The Fit India Mission, it is being driven by the Education Ministry, the schools and the people of India, especially the children. I am so happy to see that schools across India have adopted Fit India Week celebrations in such a way that Fitness has become an integral part of the school life and I relish the movement when I join such active and intelligent students. While attending the event in person, one gets a different dimension and practical feeling, I could feel the vibe of the school week celebrations in Kochi, while sitting here in Delhi."
The 2nd edition of Fit India School Week started on 1st December 2020 and will conclude on 31st January 2021. It was conducted with the aim to encourage kids to inculcate physical activity and sports in their daily routine as school is the first place where habits are formed.The event saw engagement from over 3.5 lakh schools across India, who reported participation from thousands of students across the country.
Looking at the current pandemic situation, the events of the School Week were conducted both on the virtual and on ground platforms.The Fit India School Week program was launched in November last year and had seen participation from over 15,000 schools across the country.To participate in the program the schools register themselves on the Fit India website and choose one week during the allotted time to celebrate Fit India School Week.Some fitness activities that were part of this year's school week programme were - Aerobics, Painting, Quiz/Debates, Dance, Step-Up Challenge among many others.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
MoU signed between NHIDCL and NSDC for collaboration in skill development initiatives
A MoU was signed between MD, NHIDCL  and COO & Officiating CEO NSDC  on 08.08.2022. The MoU provides a formal basis interaction between NHIDCL and NSDC, and will play a significant role in realizing the aims and objectives of Prime Minister’s skill development program.
The purpose of this MoU is to establish the basis of collaboration between NHIDCL and NSDC, to take up multiple initiatives contributing towards making India the Skill Capital of the World.
Both NHIDCL and NSDC are leading premier National organizations in their respective fields and are desirous of working together as a team to achieve national objectives, undertaken with their best abilities and maximum mutual co-operation with the intent of helping each other.
Special Service and Features
COMBINED HIGHER SECONDARY  LEVEL EXAMINATION, 2020:  PHASE 2
Staff Selection Commission will be conducting Combined Higher Secondary  Level Examination, 2020  Phase 2 in Computer Based Mode only for leftover candidates, whose examination was deferred from 20.4.2021 onwards due to Covid-19 Pandemic.
In Southern Region, 1,83,871 candidates are admitted for the examination, which will be held in 32 Venues at 20 Centres/Cities viz. Chirala, Guntur, Kakinada, Kurnool, Nellore, Rajahmundry, Tirupathi, Vijayawada, Vishakhapatnam & Vizianagaram in Andhra Pradesh; Hyderabad, Karimnagar & Warangal in ·Telangana and Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, Tiruchirappali, Tirunelveli & Vellore in Tamil Nadu.
In Southern Region, the examination will be held for 7 days on 04.08.2021, 05.08.2021, 06.08.2021 and from 09.08.2021to 12.08.2021. There will be 3 Shifts in a day _1st Shift from 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM, 2nd Shift from 12:00 Noon to 1 :00 PM and 3rd Shift from 3.00 PM to 4.00 PM.
Facility to download e-Admission Certificates will be provided in our website in such a way that candidates can download the same only 4 days before their actual date of examination and all the subsequent days till their date of examination. These details are also intimated to the candidates through SMS to their mobile numbers and e-mail to their mail IDs as provided by them in their Online Applications.
Prohibited Items such as watches, books, paper chits, magazines, electronic gadgets,  are strictly not allowed in the examination hall. If any such item is found in possession of a candidate in the examination hall, his/her candidature is liable to be cancelled and legal/criminal proceedings could be initiated against him/her. He/she would also be liable to be debarred from appearing in future examinations of the Commission for a period of 3-7 years. Candidates are therefore, strictly advised not to bring prohibited items and bags into the Examination Venue.
Candidates are further requested to note that they shall not be permitted to attend the examination without e-Admission Certificate and Original Valid Identity Proof enumerated in the Instructions attached with e-Admission Certificate. All candidates are, therefore, requested to download their e-Admission Certificate without fail. For further queries/clarifications, candidates may contact Southern Regional Office Helpline Numbers .
The Commission has taken necessary precautions in view of COVID-19 and the candidates are requested to follow the instructions given in e-Admission Certificate regarding COVID-19 scrupulously for safe and smooth conduct of Examination.
This is stated in a press release issued by the Thiru.K.Nagaraja, Joint Secretary & Regional Director, Staff Selection Commission .
Department of Atomic Energy
New Atomic Power Plants
During the last three years and the current year, the government has accorded administrative approval and financial sanction for construction of twelve  nuclear power reactors - ten  indigenous 700 MW Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors  to be set up in fleet mode & two  units of Light Water Reactors  to be set up in cooperation with Russian Federation to enhance nuclear power capacity in the country.
Presently, two public sector companies of the Department of Atomic Energy, Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited  and Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Limited  are involved in nuclear power generation. The Government has also amended the Atomic Energy Act to enable Joint Ventures of Public Sector Companies to set up nuclear power projects.
There is no proposal under consideration at present to permit private sector in the area of nuclear power generation. However, the private sector participates in the nuclear power sector by providing core reactor components, equipment, materials and services in areas that include construction, fabrication & erection of equipments, piping, electrical, instrumentation, consultancy, auxiliary and logistical services.
This information was provided by the Union Minister of State  Development of North-Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
152.89 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
India's Active caseload currently stands at 8,21,446
Active cases stands at 2.29%
Recovery Rate currently at 96.36%
69,959 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 3,45,70,131
1,68,063 new cases in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
69.31 cr Total Tests conducted so far
Statewise status of Omicron Variant
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|
S. No.
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|
State
|
|
No. of Omicron Cases
|
|
Discharged/Recovered/Migrated
|
|
1
|
|
Maharashtra
|
|
1,247
|
|
467
|
|
2
|
|
Rajasthan
|
|
645
|
|
402
|
|
3
|
|
Delhi
|
|
546
|
|
57
|
|
4
|
|
Karnataka
|
|
479
|
|
26
|
|
5
|
|
Kerala
|
|
350
|
|
140
|
|
6
|
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
|
275
|
|
6
|
|
7
|
|
Gujarat
|
|
236
|
|
186
|
|
8
|
|
Tamil Nadu
|
|
185
|
|
185
|
|
9
|
|
Haryana
|
|
123
|
|
92
|
|
10
|
|
Telangana
|
|
123
|
|
47
|
|
11
|
|
Odisha
|
|
74
|
|
8
|
|
12
|
|
Andhra Pradesh
|
|
28
|
|
9
|
|
13
|
|
Bihar
|
|
27
|
|
0
|
|
14
|
|
Punjab
|
|
27
|
|
16
|
|
15
|
|
West Bengal
|
|
27
|
|
10
|
|
16
|
|
Goa
|
|
21
|
|
19
|
|
17
|
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
|
10
|
|
10
|
|
18
|
|
Assam
|
|
9
|
|
9
|
|
19
|
|
Uttarakhand
|
|
8
|
|
5
|
|
20
|
|
Meghalaya
|
|
5
|
|
4
|
|
21
|
|
Jammu and Kashmir
|
|
4
|
|
4
|
|
22
|
|
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
|
|
3
|
|
0
|
|
23
|
|
Chandigarh
|
|
3
|
|
3
|
|
24
|
|
Puducherry
|
|
2
|
|
2
|
|
25
|
|
Chhattisgarh
|
|
1
|
|
1
|
|
26
|
|
Himachal Pradesh
|
|
1
|
|
1
|
|
27
|
|
Ladakh
|
|
1
|
|
1
|
|
28
|
|
Manipur
|
|
1
|
|
1
|
||
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Total
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|
4,461
|
|
1,711
Prime Minister's Office
PM pays tributes to Mahatma Phule on his birth anniversary
PM pays tributes to Mahatma Phule on his birth anniversary
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has paid tributes to Mahatma Phule on his birth anniversary.
“I bow to Mahatma Phule on his Jayanti. His selfless efforts towards social reform, women empowerment & education had transformative impacts," the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
HOUSING SCHEME FOR TRANSGENDERS IN THE COUNTRY
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has formulated a scheme “SMILE - Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise”, which includes sub scheme -‘Comprehensive Rehabilitation for Welfare of Transgender Persons’. One of the components of the sub-scheme is setting up of Garima Grehs  with the aim of setting up of atleast one Garima Greh in each State.
Ministry has also initiated 12 pilot shelter homes namely Garima Greh: for Transgender Persons and provided financial assistance to community based organizations  for setting up of these shelter homes. These pilot shelter homes are located in States of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Delhi, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Tamil Nadu and Odisha. Ministry provides financial support to these CBOs directly.
This information was given by Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri. A. Narayanaswamy in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President greets the nation on the eve of Dussehra
Urges to follow COVID-19 health protocols during Dussehra celebrations
The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu has greeted the nation on the eve of Dussehra. In his message, he urged everyone to follow COVID-19 health protocols while celebrating Dussehra.
Following is the full text of the message-
“I extend my warm greetings and good wishes to the people of our country on the auspicious occasion of Dussehra.
Celebrated with great fervor and zeal all over the country, Dussehra symbolizes the victory of good over evil and celebration of the annihilation of demon Mahishasura by Goddess Durga. The festival reminds us of the pious, virtuous and noble life led by Lord Rama, who is an ideal son, ideal husband and ideal king and an embodiment of righteousness, truth and morality.
Various celebrations are part of this festival including Durga Puja, Ayudha Puja, Shami Puja, Gauri Puja, burning of effigy of Ravana, Bathukamma and Sirimanu.
Dussehra is an occasion for family and friends to come together and celebrate. But this year, due to COVID-19 pandemic, I urge my fellow citizens to celebrate Dussehra in a modest way by strictly adhering to COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols.
May this festival bring peace, harmony, good health and prosperity in the nation.”
Ministry of Defence
GLOBAL CHIEFS’ OF AIR STAFF CONCLAVE CONDUCTED BY IAF ON 03 & 04 FEB 21
Indian Air Force hosted a two day Global Chiefs’ of Air Staff Conclave on 03 & 04 February 21 themed 'Leveraging Aerospace Power for Security and Stability' on Day 2 & 3 of Aero India 21. The conclave was inaugurated by Hon’ble Raksha Mantri, Shri Rajnath Singh on 03 Feb 21. In his inaugural address, RM stated that the CAS conclave brought together Chiefs and senior dignitaries from Air Forces across the world and was a befitting event as part of Aero India, with primary focus on Air Power & associated technologies. Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Bipin Rawat graced the inaugural session.
Welcoming all guests, Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria outlined the significance of CAS conclave in enabling exchange of ideas & enhancement of multilateral cooperation between the participating Air Forces. He reiterated the role of Air Power as a crucial enabler for ensuring peace, stability & security in the region.
The Conclave was organised in a hybrid format to obviate restrictions imposed due to the Covid-19 pandemic and was attended by close to 50 countries. Between 03 & 04 Feb, Chiefs/ Commanders of Air Forces of 28 countries joined the Conclave. The Conclave was conceived for exchange of ideas and best practices on themes of contemporary relevance in the aerospace domain. Countries participated from across continents with Air Forces from the Americas, Europe, Middle East, West Asia, Central Asian republics, South East Asia, Africa, Indian Ocean region and the Indo Pacific.
The three sessions of the CAS Conclave provided a forum to discuss important issues with respect to aerospace strategy, emerging technologies impacting the battle space and issues pertaining to security and stability of the Global Commons. These sessions were planned to address themes of “Disruptive Technologies and Innovations”, “Air Power in the Indo-Pacific Region” and “Air Power and Aerospace Strategy”.
The CAS thanked all Chiefs, nominated country representatives and delegates attending the event and for their valuable contribution during the Conclave. He added that the takeaways from the Conclave would enable increased understanding and cooperation between the Air forces and help forge enhanced multilateral capabilities.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 201.36 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 5.47 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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2,01,36,75,525
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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|
5,47,80,050
More than 201.36 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 5.47 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Shri Gadkari calls for adopting advanced public transport models and use of biofuel, Electricity, CNG in Public Transport
Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari has said that public transport may be modernised which is based on biofuels, CNG and electricity as fuel. Addressing a Webinar - 4th UITP India Bus Seminar today he said most of the State Road Transport Undertakings  are incurring huge expenditure on conventional fuels which are expensive. Shri Gadkari called for moving on to biofuels, CNG and Electricity as transportation fuel. This he said will not only save on fuel bill but also contribute to economy and pollution reduction. At present Shri Gadkari said country is spending huge amounts on import of crude oil/hydrocarbons, which he said, need to be reduced.
Referring to workability of the use of biofuels/CNG etc, he informed that Nagpur has started to convert 450 buses on to biofuels. As many as 90 buses have already been converted so far. He added that loss in bus service is about Rs 60 crore per year, which can be saved by converting buses into CNG. Shri Gadkari also informed that efforts are being made to produce CNG from sewage water. He called upon SRTUs to adopt this model for reducing losses which will help in providing better public transport. He further indicated at adopting other sources of CNG like paddy straw/parali, which have multiple benefits to farmers, transport, environment and economy.
The Minister called for adopting London Bus model harnessing utilisation of private capital for better public transport. He felt encouraging Public Private Partnership  may also be pursued. Shri Gadkari said, Bus Ports are being planned with all modern amenities. He suggested that adopting double-decker buses by the operators will also improve the efficiency of public transport. Shri Gadkari said, Bus operators may consider providing better services like good attendants, provision for entertainment tools like audio music, video films, etc which can fetch better returns.